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To think hes just checked out

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Macbeth8 · 12/05/2022 09:37

My DH is working away and has been totally different to how he usually os.

So for example in the past when hes worked away hes rang when hes got back to the hotel, rang again after hes gone out for tea with colleagues and then usually a good morning text.
I was always happy with this as he showed he cared and missed me and then kids.

This time round - is working away for 2 weeks in a place that's actually only an hours drive from our house so seems a bit pointless anyway.
Hes gone from being that communicative to no texts in the morning whatsoever from ringing once when hes back at the hotel and thats usually just speaking to the kids as he knows they go to bed for 6.30pm. Then after this call I just dont hear from him
:(
This has been the case now for nearly two weeks. Hes back tomorrow and im actually dreading it as its almost like he just doesn't care or miss me. I am not sure how to broach this subject with him without sounding like a hopeless, mad bunny boiler.
But its something thats very noticeable especially when before he was always ringing and texting.

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Eightiesfan · 13/05/2022 16:43

10HailMarys · 12/05/2022 14:28

I think working away for two weeks when the location is only an hour away is a bit weird in itself, to be honest. I don't think I know anyone who would do this.

My DP, had to travel a lot for work, and was often away for usually 7-10 days at a time. However, if he was within a 90 minute drive of home he never stayed at a hotel but came home as it said it was soulless being alone in a hotel room. We always kept in touch with calls or texts, granted not every single day, but we would never go days without any contact.

So in your position I would be very suspicious and I might think about going up there to see exactly what is going on.

Macbeth8 · 13/05/2022 17:17

So basically acting normal as norman! Not too over the top and not distant either! Asked him outright and denied doing anything at all
Came home early today but I wasnt here, my mum was and he seemed fine with her. She said if he has done something hes a bloody good actor - got stuck into helping her in the garden etc.

Im writing this here for evidence btw just incase I need to look back.

He said he hardly contacted because on that day I seemed really off with him and he was annoyed because he had invited me up and spent £80 on a posh meal etc n didnt understand why I was moody over the phone!!! Cheek of him!! £26 of that 80£ meal would be subsidised anyway from his work.

I really dont know what to expect 😕. Im trying to look for signs/signals but said tues night was spent out with colleagues thats the last proper phonecall we had was Tues evening where he was walking to the hotel where the other trainers were. And i didnt hear from him.
Weds night they all had a meal n drinks out because one of the other trainer was leaving early on the thurs
Thurs night he stayed in hotel room meal from hotel and beers- he showed me the receipt to this as well.

Does this sound suspicious?

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Macbeth8 · 13/05/2022 17:20

Sorry said I seemed off with him on the Thursday phonecall (the 5 min one) which I was..I was annoyed cos he didnt contact much. *

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